Mommy22alyns Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 For example, skip counting and multiplication tables... do you think the child might have an attention disorder or do you think she is 8, slightly scattered, and doesn't love math? The child in question (Okay, it's Rebecca) has no problems in any outside classes or extracurricular activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 For example, skip counting and multiplication tables... do you think the child might have an attention disorder or do you think she is 8, slightly scattered, and doesn't love math? The child in question (Okay, it's Rebecca) has no problems in any outside classes or extracurricular activities. When (not if :lol:) my 8 year olds' minds have wandered during math, I think they are 8 and they have more important things to think about than math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Mostly I would think it's because she's 8 :001_smile:...and maybe a little that she doesn't like math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I'm 43 and my mind wanders during math. :tongue_smilie: I actually do have ADD but I'm on medication and I do great in all other areas of my day. It's just the Algebra 2 is killing me! I feel overwhelmed. I'll be working on a problem and then realize that I've been daydreaming. Oh, I'm doing the math because I'm trying to stay ahead of my ds15 who is taking the class. When I work through a lesson with him and I'm not prepared, the lesson takes twice as long because I spend too much time trying to figure out what the concept is about. In fact, I'm procrastinating. He has a lesson today and I need to do the work before I sit down with him. It's 3:15pm and I should be doing that instead of reading this board. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 If there were attention problems, you would most likely see it in all subjects, not just math. I think a lot of it is just being 8, and that math isn't that exciting to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Thanks, guys. That's what I thought, but DH needs the reassurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 My mind wanders when I'm doing math with my DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I thought everyone's mind wandered during math. :lol: My ds will blurt out the most unrelated things while doing algebra. I've often wondered if there is some process the brain does that generates random information while trying to solve a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I think it's normal. Do you use manipulatives as well as pencil paper stuff for math. If she's having a hard time "getting it", her mind might wonder a bit because she needs something concrete to go with the lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I thought everyone's mind wandered during math. :lol: My ds will blurt out the most unrelated things while doing algebra. I've often wondered if there is some process the brain does that generates random information while trying to solve a problem. :lol: this literally made me lol. My dd, completely! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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